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?Rubber-Band Electronics? can stretch to 200 percent their original size

In the quest to develop implantable electronics to monitor the human body from within, flexibility and stretchability have been major hurdles. We?ve seen numerous developments including stretchable LED arrays, an implantable device for measuring the heart?s electrical output, and an electrode array that melts onto the surface of the brain. Now researchers have developed technology that combines a porous polymer and liquid metal that allows electronics to bend and stretch to more than 200 percent their original size... Continue Reading ?Rubber-Band Electronics? can stretch to 200 percent their original sizeSection: ElectronicsTags: Electronics, Flexible, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Related Articles: Coiled nanowire key to stretchable electronics New tissue-hugging implants using flexible electronics Stretchable Electronics with a Twist Skin-mounted electronics that can be applied and worn like a temporary tattoo Self-healing electronics may result in less expensive, longer-lasting devices

In the quest to develop implantable electronics to monitor the human body from within, flexibility and stretchability have been major hurdles. We?ve seen numerous developments including stretchable ...